New CIG Weldskill 200 ac/dc?

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http://apac.thermadyne.com/south-pac...ID=2326&brand=Ive never seen this machine before until yesterday.Looks like a AC/DC inverter aimed at the hobbyist market.A CIG transtig plant ( has all the torch and leads ) sells in Australia for about $5000.This Weldskill machine sells for about AU$1500.The duty cycles seem the same too.  20% at 200amps.
Reply:The duty cycle seems kinda low, but I guess its a consumer level welder.On the other hand, its AC tig for less than $2k Not buying any time soon, but I can dream.
Reply:Seems about the same price as some Chinese TIG's.Here is a link to an Australian ad for a Chinese TIG.  Looks like an Everlast, but red.  About the same price as CIG unit. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200-amp-T...item588e8061abI know you can get cheaper, but at least with the CIG machine, you get easy/better warranty support.  I know what i would choose if i was in that position.  Attached ImagesLast edited by LarryO; 06-14-2012 at 05:18 AM.
Reply:I almost bought a token tools inverter / stick welder before I found the weldskill 170 stick for the same price.they seem to have a pretty good reputation. however I don't have any first hand experience with them.I might consider other token tools. It would be nicer if the shop was a bit closer to me though.I am pretty sure they are basically the same as the everlast. I think at the end of the day, it doesn't really matter where they are made, but the key is support. Obviously  Cigweld wins here. I don't know what everlast here in oz is like, token tools again seems to have a good reputation from what i've read.
Reply:I have one of those red 200 Amp AC/DC TIGs and its for sale. Used approximately one hour (before I got the Kemppi).I will let it go for less than a grand and you can try it out before you buy. Comes with pedal and I throw in a regulator as well.I'm Sydney based, PM me if interested.
Reply:thanks for the offer, but I don't think I'll be buying any time soon. we are in saving mode to buy a house here. cheers.